[HTML][HTML] Microplastic burden in Africa: a review of occurrence, impacts, and sustainability potential of bioplastics

ES Okeke, OA Olagbaju, CO Okoye, CI Addey… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
Although the use of plastics varies across different regions, Africa is ranked second after
Asia as an indiscernible consumer of plastics that break down into microplastic. Moreover …

Polyhydroxybutyrate: A review of experimental and simulation studies of the effect of fillers on crystallinity and mechanical properties

K Majerczak, D Wadkin‐Snaith, V Magueijo… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a sustainable polymer that is a promising candidate for
replacing petroleum‐based plastics in food packaging. Fillers are used to improve the …

Comprehensive characterization of novel Borassus flabellifer flower biomass based microcrystalline cellulose reinforced with polylactic acid (PLA) biofilm for futuristic …

I Suyambulingam, D Divakaran, S Siengchin - Biomass Conversion and …, 2024 - Springer
Biodegradable films with better attributes are gaining popularity nowadays. They could
replace petroleum-based polymers. This work choose microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) from …

A comprehensive study on starch nanoparticle potential as a reinforcing material in bioplastic

H Marta, C Wijaya, N Sukri, Y Cahyana, M Mohammad - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Starch can be found in the stems, roots, fruits, and seeds of plants such as sweet potato,
cassava, corn, potato, and many more. In addition to its original form, starch can be modified …

Bio-based poly (butylene furandicarboxylate-co-butylene 2, 5-thiophenedicarboxylate): synthesis, thermal properties, crystallization properties and mechanical …

G Wang, Y Dong, X Hao, L Zhang, R Sun - Polymer Bulletin, 2023 - Springer
The aim of the study was to study the effect of cheap bio-based monomer 2, 5-
thiophenedicarboxylic acid on poly (butylene furandicarboxylate). Bio-based copolyesters …

Extending waste paper, cellulose and filler use beyond recycling by entering the circular economy creating cellulose-CaCO3 composites reconstituted from ionic …

M Kostic, M Imani, A Ivanovska, V Radojevic… - Cellulose, 2022 - Springer
Cellulose-fibre lifecycle is severely limited within today's recycling methodology. Feedstock
cellulose and filler abound in products considered uneconomic, unsuitable for standard …

Pedalium murex plant-based bioplasticizer reinforced polylactic acid films: A promising approach for biodegradable fruit packaging applications

NP Sunesh, I Suyambulingam, D Divakaran… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The most likely materials for use in packaging are plastics. A lot of synthetic polymers are
harming the environment. A plasticizer is required for all polymers to improve their …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable carbonaceous materials-based catalytic membranes for organic wastewater treatment: Progress and prospects

Y Xue, JW Chew - Separation and Purification Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
Catalytic membrane, as a cutting-edge hybrid technology, is promising for organic
wastewater treatment not only because of the excellent removal efficiency for various …

[HTML][HTML] 高分子材料的生物降解性能表征

叶焱, 孟祥泽, 唐国烁, 金广轩, 杨睿, 谢续明 - 高分子学报, 2023 - gfzxb.org
生物降解能够使高分子材料回归自然界物质循环, 被认为是解决塑料污染的一大重要途径.
高分子材料的生物降解性能表征对相关材料开发, 改性和产业应用十分重要 …

[HTML][HTML] Reinforcement of Soy Protein-Based Bioplastics as Potential Sustainable Packaging Solutions

CM Granados-Carrera, D Castro-Criado… - Future Foods, 2024 - Elsevier
Due to the substantial amount of plastic waste in the environment, scientists are seeking
new alternatives to traditional plastics. Bioplastics are considered to be important in …